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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
793 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
New York officially bans the marriage of minors
New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...
797 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021
An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?
A bride and groom asked Wally, an emotional support alligator, to be the ring bearer for their wedding ceremony in central Pennsylvania this week.
798 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2021
Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation
A new certificate will authorize Rhode Island adults to perform marriages on a specific day in a specific town, for a fee, as one-day-only wedding officiants.
Ceremony Planning Articles
603 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2022
New script! Princess Bride Wedding Ceremony Script
We added a new script to our library! This funny wedding ceremony script is based on the memorable movie The Princess Bride, celebrating twue wuv, and all th...
606 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2022
3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era
3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtua...
608 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2022
Celebrity Inspiration for Your Second Wedding Ceremony & Vow Renewal
Plan and officiate a stunning sequel wedding, second wedding ceremony, or vow renewal with inspiration from 5 celebrity couples and pro tips for officiants. ...